Recently we shared Android Pie for Nexus 5X device and now we got the AOSP 9.0 Port for Google Nexus 5 Smartphones! The ROM will be based on Android 9.0 Pie with latest August Security Patch (Nexus 5 AOSP 9.0.0 r3 Pie). Check out How to Download and Install Android 9 Pie on Nexus 5 now!

The Android 9 Pie update for Nexus 5 is available right now via ASOP Custom ROM. The Unofficial AOSP Android Pie Custom ROM for LG Nexus 5 (hammerhead) is not available for download. The Android 9 Pie based AOSP custom ROM for LG Nexus 5 (hammerhead).

Though it’s an unofficial release, it does have some bugs. Don’t worry, you will receive the stable version soon! Thanks to XDA senior developer “rootr” who has flashed ported Android 9.0 Pie on the LG Nexus 5.

If you are interested to experience the features of Android P on Nexus 5, then you can try to Install Android P ASOP ROM on Nexus 5. Wonder how to Install Android 9.0 Pie Via AOSP ROM on Google Nexus 5? Check the below section!

Unofficial AOSP Android Pie ROM for Nexus 5

Regarding the custom ASOP ROM, things like Boots, Bluetooth, Network, and MTP are are working without any issues. You might face some issues on WiFi, Sound, Debugging, Camera, NFC. The Android 9.0 AOSP Pie ROM for Nexus 5 don’t have any other issues!

We suggest only experienced users can try this ROM and its not yet ready for daily use. Also, SELinux is permissive.

Nexus 5 Receives Android 9 Pie via Unofficial AOSP Port

The ASOP ROM does not include Google apps and services like Play store. After installing the ASOP Android Pie Rom on Nexus 5, users have to flash or Install GApps separately on their device.

In order to Install Android 9 Pie on Nexus 5 (hammerhead) users need to unlock the bootloader and flash the AOSP ROM via fastboot command. Let’s see how to Install Android 9 Pie on Nexus 5!